Ruby Guide
Rubies are prized for their rich red colour, remarkable durability, and timeless beauty. Known as the gemstone of passion and love, rubies have been treasured for centuries and remain one of the most sought after coloured gemstones in the world.
Whether featured in an engagement ring, pendant, earrings, or heirloom jewellery piece, rubies make a bold and meaningful statement.
What Is a Ruby?
Rubies belong to the corundum mineral family, the same family as sapphires. Their striking red colour comes from trace amounts of chromium within the gemstone. Fine rubies are valued for their vibrant colour, brilliance, and rarity.
Ranking just below diamonds on the Mohs hardness scale, rubies are highly durable and suitable for everyday wear.
Ruby Colours
Rubies range in colour from soft red and pinkish red tones to deep, vivid crimson shades. The most prized rubies are often described as having a rich, vibrant red colour with exceptional intensity.
Why Choose a Ruby?
Rubies symbolize love, passion, strength, and prosperity, making them a meaningful choice for important milestones and special occasions.
Benefits of Rubies
- Durable enough for everyday wear
- Rich, vibrant colour
- Timeless and elegant
- Rare and highly valued
- Meaningful symbolism tied to love and passion
Ruby Engagement Rings
Ruby engagement rings offer a romantic and distinctive alternative to traditional diamonds. Whether paired with diamonds for added brilliance or showcased as a solitaire centre stone, rubies create a bold and unforgettable look.
Their vibrant colour and timeless appeal make them especially popular for vintage inspired and custom jewellery designs.
Natural vs Lab Grown Rubies
Both natural and lab grown rubies are real rubies with the same physical and chemical properties. Natural rubies are formed within the earth over millions of years, while lab grown rubies are created in controlled laboratory environments.
Both options offer exceptional beauty, and the right choice depends on your personal style, preferences, and budget.
Explore Ruby Jewellery
From classic ruby rings to elegant necklaces and earrings, ruby jewellery adds warmth, colour, and sophistication to any collection. Explore our selection of beautifully crafted ruby jewellery and find the perfect piece to celebrate your story.